Thomas Douglas

He's conducted and performed in more than 150-musical theater and opera productions. He's also the first African American artistic director of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. WQED-FM's, Jim Cunningham, profiles Douglas as part of OnQ's Pittsburgh People Changing Lives series.

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham was with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as they captivated crowds in Spain, France and beyond. Join us as Jim Cunningham sits down for a conversation@wqed with Michael Bartley.

The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker ballet is one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season. This episode of Pittsburgh 360 focuses on the costumes of The Nutcracker. Join WQED FM's, Anna Singer, as she tours the wardrobe department with the person in charge of all the PBT costumes, Janet Groom Campbell.

He's conducted and performed in more than 150-musical theater and opera productions. He's also the first African American artistic director of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. WQED-FM's, Jim Cunningham, profiles Douglas as part of OnQ's Pittsburgh People Changing Lives series.

As Principal Timpanist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Tim Adams can be regularly seen performing on the Heinz Hall stage. Tonight OnQ contributor and WQED-FM's, Jim Cunningham, has an up close look at this incredibly talented musician.

This 30-minute special profiles the PSO's new conductor and music director, Manfred Honeck. The Austrian-born Honeck takes OnQ's Michael Bartley on a tour of his beloved Vienna, and in return we showed the new maestro the best of the 'burgh!

OnQ's Michael Bartley continues our coverage from Vienna, Austria on the life and career of Maestro Manfred Honeck. You'll see even more in September's OnQ special, which airs when Honeck becomes the new conductor and music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Pittsburgh's oldest continually operating performing arts group, the Mendelssohn Choir, celebrates its 100th anniversary with looks back from choir members, and a sneak peek at what's ahead for a special anniversary performance.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is a world-class organization that has indeed traveled the world - but the favorite venue of many of its musicians is the classroom. Tonia Caruso takes viewers to the Wilkinsburg School District where PSO musicians share their love of music with young people, while planning a benefit concert to support the school district's music program.

Preservationists are working to save the grand old Victorian home on Apple Street in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood - and for good reason. It was the birthplace of Mary Cardwell Dawson's National Negro Opera Company which launched careers and opened doors. Nicknamed "Mystery Manor," the house also hosted famous African-American entertainers, athletes and business people who were denied hotel rooms when visiting Pittsburgh.

Leland Hazard's was the first voice to be heard over WQED's airwaves in 1973. In his message, he promises that WQED will provide art and culture of the highest caliber to its listeners, a promise kept to this day. Listen.

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WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

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featured specials

WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

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featured specials

WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

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View a special selection of WQED productions about women during the month of March.